It hit me again last night

[Brooke]

Charlie is just gone. I got so upset because I couldn't remember his ears, if they were all brownish red or if they had a different color on them. I couldn't remember his wet nose on my face...I don't want to forget my boy! I really feel like I am missing something. No one to say "up it" to so i can pick them up, no one to go on walks with me, or ride in my lap to the pet store. The cleaners who pick up our clothes still leave him two milkbones every morning, they don;t know I guess. I just want everyone to know he was put down for a good reason, and he was absolutely incapable of getting better for whatever reason. BUT when he was in control of himself, when he was my Charlie boy, he was the smartest, sweetest, most perfect little man in the world, and I would have given anything to be able to make him better. Love you Charlie, miss you Mr. little!:angel:

[Meemoo]

to not feel as strongly as you do. Just know in your heart you did EVERYTHING YOU COULD for him! He's running free now and happy..and I'm sure looking down at you and giving you kisses! Take one day at a time...

[Orchid Crazy]

Brooke, you have me crying here for your grief. Take it a day at a time, this first year is supposed to be the hardest as it will hit you like a rock when you least expect it. It will get easier with time. You won't ever forget, he is still part of you; he lives on in you, your heart and your memories. As time goes on, you will remember more and more of the good and the scars of the hard things will heal over and be more easily forgotten.

[onebigmickeyfan]

I am sorry for you and for Charlie. I had to go to the same place with Riley. I knew it was coming and so wanted to talk to you but life gets in the way sometimes. Charlie was loved totally and so many dont get that. He didn't leave this world never knowing a momma who loved him and comfort and joy. Thank you for giving him the life and love that you did. You went farther with him than most would as I did with Riley. Hugs to you as my heart hurts for you.:hug2: :hug2:

[TessieMom]

I feel certain that he knew he was loved and that he had a neurological problem or tumor... something that could not be fixed. We have been through this with 3 dogs that I know of... and I suspect that one of my vet techs will face the same thing soon. He is at peace now and can love you as he never could before from the bridge.

[MomToMazzy&More]

Knowing that Charlie is at peace hopefully one day will give you peace.:angel:

[Joyce]

It is a very hard time indeed, I promise it will get better, try and remember the good times. He is no longer in pain (yes, I believe his bad behavior was painful to him, because he couldn't help it) He know you love him forever.:hug2:

[dutchman]

Brook,

You will never forget Charlie the things you struggle to remember now will come back as memories that can happen at any time in the future. It's easier to let those memories just come back on their own as time and your healing process allows. There are things about Aggie I'll try and remember and draw a blank on at the time but then at some other point when I'm not even thinking of her the answer to the things I could remember just pops into my head.

You've had to learn a hard lesson early in life a lesson that wouldn't be easy at any age. You learned that no matter how desperately you try to change some things that aren't right there will always be some things you are unable to change. Don't let that lesson cripple you but once you are able to step back and see how much further than most people would have gone you can take pride in knowing you did every thing possible to try and help Charlie but there was just too deep of a problem that couldn't be controlled or predicted to overcome. Charlie knew you loved him his final parting kiss to you showed that. That kiss was a thank you for letting him go in peace and ending his fight with the demons inside he had no control over.

[FourOrchards]

:0204: I'm so sorry Brooke. It's going to take some time. Eventually it will get easier. Just take one day at a time. :hug2:

[SirOliversMom]

My heart just aches for you Brooke. :hug2:

[Schatz's Mom]

BUT when he was in control of himself, when he was my Charlie boy, he was the smartest, sweetest, most perfect little man in the world, and I would have given anything to be able to make him better.
This is the Charlie that will be etched into my heart, Brooke. Charlie may physically be gone but he lives on forever in the hearts of those who knew him. I truly believe he will be by your side to help guide you in your new journey with Chance.

[Stanley's Mum]

My heart breaks for you, i know how upsetting it can be some days the hurt can be so bad. Charlie will never be forgotten :hearts: We are all here for you. :hug2:

[Cocoa and Me]

I am so sorry Brook! :(
Only time can heal, or at least ease the pain.
You will never forget him, and he will never be gone as long as you remember he was your boy for a short time on earth. Losing a family member is never easy, but life will and does go on. Everything happens for a reason, remember that. :hearts: